With so little snow so far this winter, be sure to check the Park Department’s Facebook page or website for updates on trail conditions if you plan on heading to Nine-Mile for some winter fun. Once we get enough snow, try the lighted cross-country trails or the looped snowshoe trail. Get the details on trail maps, the reservable chalet, trail passes, and equipment rentals in the full story. (Click the title for details…)

To better appreciate the scale, amenities, and beauty of some of our local public lands, staff and members of the Wausau City Council and the Marathon County Board went on a guided tour of the Eastbay Sports Complex, Mission Lake Park, Big Eau Pleine Park, and Nine-Mile County Forest Recreation Area. See some of what they learned on their fall tour in the full article . . . (Click the title for details…)

We asked several local community leaders — plus our Editorial Board — to share what they’re grateful for in 2018 and what they’re looking forward to in 2019. Their answers run the gamut from A to Z… Awe-inspiring to zany! (Click the title to learn more.)

Grab your costume and have some fun at the 2nd annual Haunted Train Ride at Marathon Park in Wausau! One day only… You won’t want to miss it. We’ve added an evening run for ages 7 and over. See the full story for registration details. (Click the title for details…)

Learn about familiar (and new) kayak and boat launches, fishing piers, and boat/trailer storage facilities in and around the area — all maintained by the Wausau & Marathon County Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department. See how Marathon County helps get you ON THE WATER! (Click the title for details…)

More than 30,000 acres of managed county forest lands provide jobs, respite, and loan relief in all sorts of ways you may not realize… Read on to learn about our 9 — yes, 9! — local county forests. (Click the title for details…)

Thanks to a FREE local tax-preparation assistance program offered by the AARP Foundation, over 1,000 seniors & low-income workers in Marathon County secured tax refunds. (Click the title for the full story…)

Over 500 students (ages 14–18 years) will have the opportunity to meet with more than 30 local business representatives at the Partnership for Youth’s 3rd annual Student Hiring Fair in March 2018. Learn how to register a business for a table or register a student to attend. (Click the title for details…)